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Welcome to your meeting!

The annual Electric Grid user seminar is an event to gather Cascade, LOAD and Synergi Electric users for utility presentations, customer showcases, industry networking, training, product information, and more! This four-day event will engage users in a variety of product seminars. By the end of the conference you will learn new tools and techniques for using our software, gain perspective on current trends, and contribute your own thoughts on how the future product releases should evolve.

General Sessions

Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. Romero Aguero, Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer at JEA. He has extensive US and international experience, strong and unique combination of business leadership, managerial know-how, and in-depth technical expertise in the electric power industry, consulting, research, renewable energies, emerging technologies, and Smart Grid. He has over 20 years of experience developing solutions for electric utilities and regulatory boards in the USA, Canada, Latin America, The Caribbean, and Asia.

In addition to our keynote speaker, we will cover topics on the digital transformation path and industry trends and challenges.

Sunriver Resort:

We are back once again at the beautiful Sunriver Resort. It has been a premiere Northwest vacation destination thanks to it's picturesque views, unparalleled recreational opportunities and it's close proximity to the happening town of Bend, Oregon. This gorgeous lodge delivers a variety of activities to include full service spa and fitness center, nature observatory hiking trails, horseback riding, biking and a host of other outdoor activities for you to take advantage with all central Oregon has to offer.

Available room packages (single occupancy/double occupancy):

Lodge Village Guestroom: $1404.64 / $931.88

Lodge Village Guestroom (per diem): $1,019.44 / $739.29

River Lodge Guestroom: $1,604.76 / $1,031.96

River Lodge Guestroom (upgrade): $1,404.64 / $931.88

Lodge Village Suite: $1654.80 / 1056.96

Lodge Village Suite (upgrade): $1404.64 / $931.88

Tuesday Early Release Activities

We will have an early release Tuesday at 4:00 pm to give you an opportunity to enjoy all that Sunriver Resort has to offer. We've coordinated a selection of activities to choose from including fly fishing, kayaking and mountain biking. Details below. Be sure to select your preference when registering. There is a maximum # of participants depending on the activity as well as a small fee. This information will be disclosed during the registration process.

Benham Falls Mountain Bike Tour - Join our guides as they lead your group through tall, old growth trees within the Deschutes National Forest. Stop along the way to take in the scenery of the Deschutes River. At your destination, guides will share geological history of the falls and allow participants to explore and take photos of this natural wonder.

Brews and Cruise History Bike Tour – Hop on one of our resort cruiser bikes and pedal around property for this historical tour. Learn about Camp Abbot time in Sunriver and other nature news along the way. Your tour ends at the Backyard where participants enjoy a flight of some of our many micro-brewery selections.

Fly Fishing- Our guide service can provide guides (up to 6) and each guide can work with up to 6 participants. max participation is set at 36 ppl. the pricing starts at $50 each and will vary depending on how many hours you want to go.

Wanderlust Brew Tour - Grab a taste of Pacific Northwest craft culture on the Bend Brew Bus or The Local Pour! Let us take you behind the scenes of Bend's breweries, and artisan distilleries - all while enjoying complimentary samples. We'll pick you up and take you to our favorite spots in Bend for tastings, appetizers, and educational tours. Includes, Door-to-door transportation*, Expert guide, Locally-crafted beer Tastings, Brewing facility tours & educational talks, Light appetizers at one stop, Bend Ale Trail stamps

Benham Butte 6-Mile Float - Meet at the marina to float in a canoe, kayak, raft or stand up paddle board, float the 6 miles and then be shuttled back to the Marina or Lodge based on prior arrangements. 2-3 hour duration.

Sunriver resort

Sunriver resort lobby

Sunriver resort room

Sunriver Crosswater golf course

Agenda

Day 1 - Sunday 08 September

Time

Title/Description

Location

12:00 -4:00 PM

Registration

Homestead Lobby

3:00 PM -5:00 PM

Parallel Tracks: Cascade and Synergi Electric

5:00 PM -6:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Details to follow

Great Hall Bachelor Lawn

6:00 PM -7:00 PM

Welcome Dinner

Great Hall Bachelor Lawn

7:00 PM -11:00 PM

Hospitality Suite

Kick off the week in our hospitality suite for after dinner networking and collaboration opportunity with peers, product, sales and consultancy teams. Take this time for candid discussions on challenges as well as additional hands-on time with both Synergi Electric and Cascade. Hospitality suite is open every evening during the event.

Cascade Gallery #712

Day 2 - Monday 09 September

Time

Title/Description

Speaker

Location

7:00 AM -8:00 AM

Breakfast

Speaker:

Homestead Lobby

8:00 AM -8:30 AM

Welcome and Introductions

General Session

Speaker:

Homestead

8:30 AM -9:15 AM

Industry Keynote Speaker: Dr. Romero Aguero

Dr. Romero Aguero is Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer at JEA in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a dynamic and innovative executive with extensive US and international experience, strong and unique combination of business leadership, managerial know-how, and in-depth technical expertise in the electric power industry, consulting, research, renewable energies, emerging technologies, and Smart Grid. He has over 20 years of experience developing solutions for electric utilities and regulatory boards in the USA, Canada, Latin America, The Caribbean, and Asia.

Speaker:

Dr. Julio Romero Aguero

Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer at JEA

Homestead

9:15 AM -10:00 AM

General Session

Speaker:

Homestead

10:00 AM -10:15 AM

Break

Speaker:

Homestead Lobby

10:15 AM -11:00 AM

General Session

Speaker:

Homestead

11:00 AM -12:00 PM

Customer Presentation

Speaker:

Homestead

12:00 PM -1:30 PM

Lunch

Speaker:

Great Hall Foyer

1:30 PM -3:30 PM

Parallel Tracks: Cascade and Synergi Electric

Speaker:

4:00 PM -5:30 PM

Customer, Partner, Vendor Showcase and Reception

Speaker:

Homestead Lobby

6:00 PM -11:00 PM

Hospitality Suite

Speaker:

Cascade Gallery #712

Day 3 - Tuesday 10 September

Time

Title/Description

Location

7:00 AM -8:00 AM

Breakfast

Homestead Lobby

8:00 AM -12:00 PM

Parallel Tracks: Cascade and Synergi Electric

12:00 PM -1:30 PM

Lunch

Great Hall Foyer

1:30 PM -4:00 PM

Parallel Tracks: Cascade and Synergi Electric

4:00 PM -6:00 PM

Group Activites

This year we will conclude our sessions early to give our guests time to discover the best of Sunriver Resort! There are a number of activities to choose from at your leisure.